Dr. Miller received his B.A. from New York University and M.A from Hofstra University, both in biology. He graduated with honors from New York University College of Dentistry where he received the International College of Dentists Award for clinical excellence. Following graduation, he completed his residency program at Flushing Hospital and Medical Center where he was involved in all phases of dentistry including facial trauma. Dr. Miller is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, Diplomate International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Honored Fellow American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Fellow Academy of Osseointegration, and Fellow American College of Dentists. He has served as President of the South Palm Beach County Dental Association and Atlantic Coast District Dental Association. Dr. Miller has lectured nationally on all phases of oral implantology and aesthetic dentistry and is the director of The Center for Advanced Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry in Delray Beach, FL.

The Oral Implantology program is a comprehensive three year course consisting of a one year prosthetic and two year surgical residency. There are 21 full days of instruction consisting of a morning didactic seminar and an afternoon clinical session where the general dentist or specialist can gain experience performing surgical or prosthetic procedures on patients. It is patterned after the AAID Maxicourse.

The morning seminar will provide extensive exposure to a wide variety of surgical and prosthetic implant procedures. The didactic sessions will train the doctor to diagnose and treatment plan simple to more complex dental implant cases. There will also be a comprehensive review and an opportunity to work several major implant systems.

The clinical sessions will provide an opportunity to perform dental implant procedures on live patients. Residents will be assisted by a co-chairman to gain experience in the surgical phase as a prerequisite to working on patients. Surgical procedures will be performed under the guidance and direction of a co-chairman who will be assigned to that case, allowing the doctor to acquire the knowledge, training and confidence needed to incorporate this sophisticated care into their dental practice.

At the end of the program, the resident will have a comprehensive understanding of dental implant procedures. There will also be exposure to and experience with the prosthetic components of each system so that the prosthetic reconstruction may be completed. This program is also designed to prepare the doctor for AAID, ABOI, and ICOI Fellow/Diplomate exams.

Each resident, in addition to treating Research Clinic patients, is expected to provide a minimum of one private patient per year who is a candidate for dental implant treatment. For Research Clinic patients, prosthetic care will be at current Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic prosthetic fees. The course is limited to 30 residents with priority given to returning doctors; it is highly recommended that you sign up early if you desire to enroll in this unique program.

The following is the program lecture schedule: 2015-16 begins at lecture #1.

LECTURE #1 – INTRODUCTION TO ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY

Introduction to Course

History and Rationale for Implants

Maxillofacial Anatomy

Histology

Biomechanics and Occlusion

Biomaterials and Surface Coatings

Implant Terminology

LECTURE #2 – DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING

Medical Evaluation

Pharmacology

Indications/Contraindications for Implants

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Pre-Operative Workup/Master Diagnostic Model

Surgical Templates

Reconstructive Classifications

Informed Consent

Medical Clearance

LECTURE #3 – SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS

Bone and Ridge Classifications

Periodontal Considerations

TMJ Evaluation

Bone Grafting/Expansion

Soft-Tissue Grafting

Flap Design

Suture Techniques

Volumetric Scanning/Digital Radiography

Selection of Implant Modality

LECTURE #4 – PROSTHETIC OPTIONS

Prosthetic Options

Progressive vs. Immediate Loading

Attachments and Tooth/Implant Splinting

Cement vs. Screw Retained Restorations

LECTURE #5 – PERI-IMPLANT CONSIDERATIONS

Esthetics in Implant Dentistry

Healing Abutments

Temporization for Soft Tissue Healing

Implants in Orthodontics

Radiation/Chemotherapy

Lasers in Oral Implantology

Treatment of Ailing/Failing Implants

Management of the Failed Implant Case

LECTURE #6 – LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

Impression Techniques

Communicating with the Laboratory Technician

Setting up the Semi-Adjustable Articulator

Medico-Legal Considerations

Maintenance

LECTURE #7 – MAJOR IMPLANT SYSTEMS REVIEW

LECTURE #8 – IMPLANT SURGERY

Submerged vs. Non-Submerged Implants

Immediate, Delayed-Immediate and Delayed Placement

Tapered vs. Cylindrical Implants

One-stage vs. Two-stage procedures

Transitional Implants

Small Diameter Implants

LECTURE #9 – RIDGE AUGMENTATION PROCEDURES

Bone Graft Types

GBR/GTR

Membranes, Tacks and Screws

Titanium Mesh

Block Grafts and Ridge Expansion/Splitting

Distraction Osteogenesis

Bone Growth Factors (rh-PDGF, BMP)

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF)

Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF)

Piezo Surgery

LECTURE #10 – PROSTHETICALLY DRIVEN IMPLANT SURGERY

Bar Retained Overdentures

Fixed Detachable

Marius Bridge

“All-On-Four”

“Tilted” implants

Zygomatic implants

Fixed Multiple Unit

Single Implants in the Esthetic Zone

Immediate Load, Immediate Provisionalization

Stereolithic Models, Rapid Prototype and CAD-CAM Milled

Surgical Guides

LECTURE #11 – PLATE FORM AND EPOSTEAL IMPLANTS

Plate-Form Implants

Eposteal Implants

Direct Bone Impression

CT Procedures

CAD CAM custom made implants

LECTURE #12 – TREATMENT OF THE ATROPHIC MAXILLA

Sinus Grafting

Lateral Wall/Osteotome Approaches

Sinus Balloon

Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Placement

Sinus Repair

Grafting the Pre-Maxilla

Inlay vs. Onlay Grafting

LECTURE #13 – COMPUTERIZED TREATMENT PLANNING

CBCT Volumetric Scanning

Implant Planning Software

Computer Generated Surgical Guides

Active vs. Passive Surgical Navigation

LECTURE #14 – MAJOR PROCEDURES/HOSPITAL DENTISTRY

Facial Trauma

LeFort Procedures

Orthognathic Surgery

Segmental Osteotomy

Hyperbaric Oxygen

Cranio-Facial Applications

Sequencing the Complex Implant Case

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